Nurse Extern II - Nursing Internship

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Nurse Extern II to support the nursing team in direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with clinical tasks, observe patients, and help with laboratory specimen collection and documentation, while maintaining infection control and HIPAA guidelines.

The position requires current enrollment in a nursing program (associate or bachelor’s) and completion of initial clinical rotations, with a focus on basic nursing competencies and

Qualifications

• Nurse Extern II currently enrolled in RN program and in good standing.
• Completion of first hospital clinical rotation required.
• Proficient in basic nursing tasks and patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Identify and report life-threatening situations and assist with basic life support when needed.
• Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition and vital signs.

Skills

Nurse Extern II

RN student in clinicals

Clinical nursing tasks

Basic nursing skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Nursing (in progress)

Currently enrolled in nursing program

Good standing in nursing program

Job description

Summary:

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern II performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern II can assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern II may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Life-threatening situations are readily identified and reported to the R.N. Initiates andassists with basic life support when needed.
• Observes/reports unusual symptoms to the nurse, i.e., abnormal V/S; IV site redness,edema; suspicious areas of skin breakdown accurately and promptly.
• Reports patient/family-related problems, i.e., patient’s dissatisfaction/refusal of nursing care routines; departure from activity advancements or restrictions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the aseptic/sterile technique.
• Follows universalprecautions.
• Records information accurately and promptly. Reports change in patient’s conditionand/or vital signs.
• Assists with laboratory specimens, i.e., collection or delivery.
• Complies with timekeeping system. Accrues no unexcused absences, and no morethan three unscheduled absences.
• Uses supplies and equipment appropriately documents use in the medical record andrecords charges appropriately.
• Participates in 80% of prescribed in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• When unable to attend (20% max) follow up to obtain information discussed.
• Follows hospital and/or unit policy for dress and personal hygiene.
• Follows necessary safety precautions, hospital policies, and departmental policies.
• Attends infection control and safety programs.
• Follows hospital policies and/or departmental rules.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Associate timely completes all required educational requirements.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• Nurse Extern II - students in RN school in clinicals
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program to obtain either an associate degree or bachelor’s degree to become a registered nurse
• Must have completed their first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing in the nursing program
• Proficient in basic nursing tasks

Experience

• Six (6) months of experience in patient care preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• AHA BLS required within 2 weeks of employment
• Provides updated transcript at beginning of semester

Work Schedule

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed